Former President Barack Obama issued a strong message to Democratic Party members during a private fundraiser held Friday in New Jersey. Speaking to a room of donors and officials, Obama called on Democrats to “toughen up,” criticizing what he described as a culture of disappointment and inaction within the party as it gears up for…
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US Imposes 17 Percent Tariff on Fresh Tomato Imports From Mexico
(The Epoch Times)—The United States has imposed a 17 percent tariff on most imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico over its alleged unfair trade practices, the Commerce Department said on July 14. The department stated that it was issuing an antidumping duty order to measure the percentage by which Mexican tomatoes have been sold in…
Trump Admin to Release Epstein Files After MAGA Outrage
Lara Trump announced Monday that the Trump administration plans to release additional information regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case following pressure from conservative supporters. The Fox News host and President Trump’s daughter-in-law made the disclosure during an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, addressing mounting frustration within the Republican base. Trump, who has positioned herself as…
Trump Unveils Shock Pivot by Announcing Billions in NATO-Funded Weapons for Ukraine, Warning Putin of Sanctions Countdown
In a significant and unexpected policy reversal, President Donald Trump announced on Monday a sweeping new weapons package for Ukraine. This marks a dramatic shift from his long-standing stance against U.S. involvement in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump unveiled the plan during a meeting in the Oval Office with newly appointed NATO Secretary General Mark…
Trump’s DOJ Delivers Crushing Blow to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Supreme Court Appeal as Epstein Accomplice Seen Pacing in Prison
The Justice Department under President Donald Trump has firmly rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her conviction, dealing a devastating setback to the imprisoned socialite’s legal team. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s DOJ filed a response Monday urging the Supreme Court to dismiss Maxwell’s case, effectively shutting down her attorneys’ arguments that a 2008 plea deal…
Dan Bongino Reappears After Sudden Absence as Trump Defends Team Amid Epstein-MAGA Firestorm
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino returned to the office on Monday following an unexpected absence that stirred speculation about internal turmoil within the Trump administration. Bongino’s failure to appear for work on Friday sparked widespread rumors about his possible resignation and raised questions about the administration’s handling of the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein…
Sanctuary cities fail — but Karen Bass keeps pushing the lie
In yet another low point for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), she marched into the drug-ridden chaos of MacArthur Park — press corps in tow — to join a protest last week against federal immigration enforcement. She demanded that agents leave the area immediately. The stunt accomplished nothing beyond generating a photo op and…
Chicago Way w/John Kass: Is MAGA bigger than Trump?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/14/25): Continuing the conversation with Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, he joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how President Trump stacks up against the likes of Presidents Teddy Roosevelt & Andrew Jackson, and what the long-term impact of…
Homeless man makes ‘horrific’ discovery near dumpster at Los Angeles parking lot, police say
California police are investigating a gruesome discovery made by a homeless person near a dumpster on Saturday morning in the Panorama City neighborhood of Los Angeles. Officers responded to a call regarding a dead body at about 7 a.m. at an address on the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard. They said the body appeared…
New Jersey Democrat Governor Phil Murphy Gets Subpoena for Bragging About Housing an Illegal Alien
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, received a subpoena because of comments he made in February. These comments suggested he was housing an illegal immigrant in his home. This information comes from a report in the New York Times. A few people who know about the situation told the newspaper that Alina Habba, the…
Family of Democrat Governor Targeted in Arson Strike
From Rightwingnewshour.com: Democrat Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to flee their burning home in the early morning hours. Reportedly disgruntled local resident Cody Balmer was arrested for arson and a litany of other serious crimes. Governor and family safe Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at a press conference to let everyone…
Report claims fired USAID employees are plotting to overthrow Trump using color revolution tactics
After the Department of Government Efficiency found rampant waste, fraud, and corruption in the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Trump administration fired nearly all of its 10,000 employees as part of a broader effort to dismantle the agency and transfer its functions to the State Department. “Let me just remind you, USAID was a…
Border Meltdown Ends—Trump’s 100
President Trump’s return has brought a dramatic reversal at America’s southern border, with illegal crossings plummeting to historic lows—proof that strong leadership and common-sense enforcement can end the chaos unleashed by years of extreme leftist governance. At a Glance Border apprehensions plunged by over 90% within Trump’s first 100 days back in office. Trump declared…
Nonprofits aided the invasion — now they obstruct deportation
President Donald Trump’s return to office marked the beginning of the end of the Biden-Harris border crisis. On day one, Trump took swift action to shut down the lawless pipeline that brought millions of illegal aliens into the country over the past four years. But the federal government didn’t act alone. It relied on help…
Watch: MAGA Demands Accountability Over Epstein, MSM Cooks Up Sick Fantacy
The relentless push by MAGA Republicans for full transparency on the Jeffrey Epstein files isn’t about conspiracy theories—it’s about holding the powerful accountable. As CNN’s David Urban rightly noted, this issue resonates with the base because it exposes the glaring double standard in America’s justice system. “It’s really not about Jeffrey Epstein, it’s about accountability,”…
‘Pentagon’s Ghostbusters’ Spending Millions on Probing ‘Supernatural Entities’
(Headline USA)—For years, a clandestine group within the Pentagon funneled public funds into bizarre paranormal investigations, with some officials claiming encounters with supernatural entities and psychic phenomena. A New York Post investigation by journalist Steven Greenstreet uncovered how a clandestine group of high-ranking U.S. government officials—nicknamed “The Pentagon’s Ghostbusters”—have spent decades channeling taxpayer money into secretive paranormal investigations, including UFOs,…
SCOTUS Green lights Trump to Slash Deep State Edu Fund—Left Melts Down!
In a decisive victory for constitutional governance, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday to allow the Trump administration to proceed with its plan to reduce the bloated bureaucracy of the U.S. Department of Education. The Court’s majority wisely paused a lower court’s injunction—issued by a Biden-appointed judge—that sought to force the reinstatement of nearly 1,400…
“It’s Madness!”: Mark Halperin Exposes NYT’s Bias in Biden Autopen Scandal [VIDEO]
Political analyst Mark Halperin tore into The New York Times on Monday for its blatantly one-sided reporting on former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to issue clemency orders—a move that reeks of hypocrisy and journalistic malpractice. Halperin, appearing on The Morning Meeting, slammed the Times for deliberately excluding Republican voices and legal experts from its Sunday article, accusing…
‘Human remains’ teddy bear found at gas station
VICTORVILLE, CA – A bizarre incident at a local gas station has captured widespread attention, but what initially seemed like a terrifying discovery turned out to be an elaborate prank. A teddy bear, initially thought to be crafted from human remains, was found outside an AM/PM on Bear Valley Road, sparking alarm among passersby. Authorities…
Mamdani ally accused of disinvesting from Israeli bonds despite risk to city pension fund
For the better part of a year, New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has repeatedly faced allegations of antisemitism. Those allegations are likely to grow louder after a top aide to current Mayor Eric Adams claimed that one of Mamdani’s allies has been caught backing an anti-Israel boycott. Questions over disinvestment from State…
Trump administration fires staff at controversial U.S. Institute of Peace
As part of an effort to save taxpayer dollars, President Donald Trump moved earlier this year to dismantle the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and fire its board members. While a federal judge initially blocked Trump from acting, an appeals court has since allowed mass firings to commence. Organization was founded over four decades ago…
Border Czar Thom Homan shuts down heckler during weekend speech
This past weekend saw White House Border Czar Thom Homan address attendees at Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida. Although the Trump administration official was at one point confronted by a heckler, he quickly put the disruption to an end. Homan: “He hasn’t got the b—- to be a Border Patrol agent”…
Trump hits back against critics of Attorney General Pam Bondi in social media post
Some in the conservative movement have suggested that Attorney General Pam Bondi should be ousted for failing to disclose more information on deceased finance mogul and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Yet in a bombshell move, President Donald Trump recently defended his attorney general and pushed back on those calling for her firing. Trump says…
Elbridge Colby Is Right
Foreign Affairs Elbridge Colby Is Right The president should recognize those who are truest to his purported nationalist worldview. Credit: Dominic Gwinn/Getty Images Elbridge Colby is apparently a troubled man. Bloomberg calls Colby, current undersecretary of defense for policy, a “deep state thinker in a shallow Pentagon”. The Telegraph claims he is a “little known”…
Obama’s former spokesperson reflects on transition challenges
At the recent National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference in Chicago, former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest opened up about the tumultuous day following the 2016 presidential election, the Guardian reported. Josh Earnest described the challenge of managing communications after Donald Trump was elected, marking it as his most difficult day at work. Earnest,…
UK Data Use and Access Act – Digital Wallets Coming
The Data (Use and Access) Act, also known as the DUA Bill, has provided the UK government with the ability to roll out a series of programs that will eventually force citizens to participate in a digital ID program. The law was enacted with the premise of reinforcing security and providing convenience for businesses and…
Over $4B Pledged to Ukraine Reconstruction
The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 (URC) on July 10-11 in Rome concluded with joint agreements to provide Ukraine with 3.55 billion euros for reconstruction. “We received a clear message from Ukraine’s friends and partners: they are ready to invest in our recovery,” Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for…
Democrats take gut punch as another big institution caves to Trump
President Trump’s $16 million settlement with CBS News is a demoralizing blow for the Democrats and the “Fake News” machine that supports them. The deal adds to a streak of impressive wins for Trump, who has spent months steamrolling over liberal opponents in media and higher education. Trump accused CBS of interfering in the 2024…
Man charged with former co-worker’s murder
PASADENA, TX – A man has been arrested following a fatal shooting inside a bustling Pasadena restaurant on Friday night. The incident claimed the life of Eddie Zamora, a beloved husband and former coworker of the suspect, Kenneth Scott. The tragedy unfolded at Bubba’s 33 off the Beltway, where a bullet also struck a restaurant…
The Yellow BRICS Road
Foreign Affairs The Yellow BRICS Road China, Russia, and other non-Western countries are building a viable alternative to the U.S.-led world order. (Oleg Elkov/Shutterstock) Leading officials of the BRICS nations met last week for the 17th annual summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As American hegemony continues to strain and the U.S.-led unipolar world shows…
Auto Pen Scandal – Did Biden’s Aides Grant Pardons?
“I approve the use of the autopen for the execution of all of the following pardons,” an aide for former President Joe Biden wrote in an email pardoning Dr Anthony Fauci and members of the January 6 Committee. The National Archives has turned over tens of thousands of emails from the Joe Biden Administration to…
Pam Bondi’s DOJ under fire after Epstein conspiracies shot down
It wasn’t long ago that Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino all called for Jeffrey Epstein’s disgusting secrets to be made public, Fox News reported. So it’s not surprising to learn that all three of President Donald Trump’s top law enforcement officers are facing tremendous backlash from…
Elon Musk’s AI company apologizes after chatbot praises Hitler
Elon Musk’s AI company issued an explanation and an apology for an anti-Semitic outburst by its chatbot, Grok. xAI said the incident was caused by a since-deleted coding update that caused Grok to echo “extremist” posts on X. Grok’s outburst Musk has touted his chatbot as an uncensored and “politically neutral” alternative to the “woke”…
Fetterman slams Mamdani, says he’s ‘not even a Democrat’
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania once again made his colleagues angry after he made shocking remarks about New York City’s radical, socialist mayoral candidate. According to The Hill, Fetterman, in an interview with Fox News, spoke his true feelings regarding the candidacy and policies of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, sparking mountains of backlash…
Trump announces new NASA boss
President Trump has named Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to be the new boss of NASA, at least temporarily. In a post announcing the pick, Trump lauded Duffy for a “tremendous” job in his current role and acknowledged his new role would be short-lived. “Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation Affairs,…
Two men arrested in series of sledgehammer burglaries
GRAPEVINE, TX – Two men in their 40s are facing charges after allegedly breaking into multiple businesses in Grapevine and Arlington using a sledgehammer. Authorities report that Anthony Johnson, 40, and Perry Busby, 41, are connected to at least ten burglaries that occurred over six weeks, targeting eight establishments in Arlington and two in Grapevine….
Florida legislators sue Ron DeSantis over access to migrant detention facility
Florida’s political swamp just got murkier as five Democratic lawmakers have slapped Governor Ron DeSantis with a lawsuit over being barred from a migrant detention center, according to The Hill. Here’s the quick rundown: these legislators were denied entry to the Alligator Alcatraz facility, a state-run migrant detention center in the remote Florida Everglades, and…
Trump administration weighing dismissing Jerome Powell with cause
Is the Federal Reserve’s top boss on the chopping block over a bloated renovation budget? CNBC reported that the Trump administration is stirring the pot by exploring whether it can oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term wraps up in May 2025, citing concerns over a $2.5 billion headquarters renovation that’s spiraled out…
With Zohran Mamdani On The Cusp of Becoming Mayor, NYC Embraces Its Own Demise
As a child of the Cold War with the Soviets as America’s enemy, when the wall came down and the threat of Communism faded, I was under the illusion that the world had inexorably turned a corner and that history was on the march to bring freedom, Capitalism and prosperity to the whole world… The…
Tensions flare between Marco Rubio and Ric Grenell: report
A new report indicates that, behind closed doors, tensions have flared between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Richard Grenell, President Donald Trump’s envoy for special missions. This is according to a report from The Hill. This comes just after a report from the New York Times, which claims that Rubio and Grenell “botched” a hostage…
Acting great Richard Dreyfuss is hospitalized
Richard Dreyfuss, the actor well-known for “Jaws,” “What About Bob?,” and many others, has been hospitalized with a serious illness. The Daily Mail reports that Dreyfuss has been diagnosed with viral bronchitis. The Cleveland Clinic explains: Bronchitis is when the airways leading to your lungs (trachea and bronchi) get inflamed and fill with mucus. You…
June’s massive job addition is great news for Americans
The American Economy grew by leaps and bounds in the month of June, adding 147,000 jobs, which was far and away more than what was expected. The job report was reflective of a healthy economy, in and of itself, but it also appears that the addition of so many jobs means that interest rates might…
Donald and Melania make an appearance at the FIFA World Cup
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump made a very public appearance at the FIFA World Cup final in the MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The pair reportedly made their way up to see the event from the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster to watch a match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, in East Rutherford,…
AOC could be subject to suit after Trump comments
The online tiff between President Donald Trump and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is ratcheting up after some more inflammatory comments by the East Coast millennial. Ocasio-Cortez, referred to frequently as “AOC,” took to social media to share her thoughts on the recent Department of Justice announcement that there would be no Epstein client…
FBI director says Epstein concerns are just conspiracies
FBI Director Kash Patel assured Americans that the “conspiracy theories” about alleged predator Jeffrey Epstein “just aren’t true.” This comes in the wake of massive outrage by many of President Donald Trump’s supporters after the Department of Justice released a memo saying Epstein didn’t actually have a “client list,” as the New York Post reported….
Trump pushes back on influencers demanding Pam Bondi’s resignation
The Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case has opened a dramatic rift in the MAGA movement, with online influencers stoking fury over a supposed cover-up of the truth – while President Trump urges supporters to move on. At the center of the firestorm is Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has faced scrutiny after…
Trump continues to fire DOJ officials who investigated him
Naturally, a president wouldn’t want people working under him who investigated him and his allies, so it’s no surprise that President Donald Trump continues to purge DOJ staff members who did so under the previous administration. More than 20 people who worked on then-Special Counsel Jack Smith’s two cases against Trump were the latest to…
Alligator Alcatraz employee fired after leaking videos on social media
A TikTok user identified as @skitheteamroski claimed that he was fired from working at Alligator Alcatraz after he posted video footage from the pop-up immigrant detention center on social media and alleged that detainees were being held in “deplorable conditions.” The first video showed the employee laying on a bunkbed and was captioned “LIVE FROM…
Former Democrat adviser calls Mamdani anti-police comments ‘enraging’
A former adviser to Democrat candidates including Hillary Clinton and Colorado Governor Jared Polis said he was “almost speechless” after hearing anti-police comments made by New York’s Democrat mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during a 2020 interview. Mamdani, who is Black and Muslim, has been strongly criticized by the left and right since winning the Democrat…
Chart: Look who’s winning You Tube news ratings
By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Wrap has a story on the news rating battle happening at You Tube where the viewers are in the millions. The post Chart: Look who’s winning You Tube news ratings first appeared on Oregon Catalyst. Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: In the news This…
John MacArthur Enters Glory
John MacArthur, renowned pastor, teacher, and author, has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement was made by the Grace to You social media account, where it was shared that MacArthur “entered into the presence of the Savior.” The statement read, “Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that…
